1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 c. milk, scalded

1/3 c. sugar

1/2 c. mashed potato

3 1/2 c. sifted flour

1 egg

1/4 c. melted butter

Soften yeast in warm water and combine scalded milk, mashed potato, salt and sugar. Cool to lukewarm. Add softened yeast and mix well. Add 2 cups flour and beat until smooth. Add butter and well beaten egg and mix. Add remaining flour gradually and knead until smooth and satiny.

Place in a lightly greased bowl also greasing surface of dough lightly. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Turn out on lightly floured board, punch down and cover with a cloth and allow to rest 10 minutes. Divide dough into 18 equal parts and mold each part into a bun.

Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Brush lightly with additional butter and cover. Allow to rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven 12-14 minutes. Makes 1 1/2 dozen.